Events
From school fundraisers and gallery openings to community festivals and neighborhood get-togethers, this is where you’ll find everything happening in and around the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Whether you’re looking to make weekend plans or support a local cause, our events calendar keeps you connected to the heart of your community
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Dive Into Low Country Life At This Relaxing Retreat
Located along the May River and just a short drive from Savannah’s airport, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a South Carolina gem.
Opening Day for Ten50 Barbecue Has Arrived
The drought is over. Delicious central Texas-style barbecue has returned to West Lovers Lane and a part of the Park Cities/Bluffview/Devonshire that’s been without it for far too long.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 5-11
Packages, stop signs, and lawn mowers were not safe in the Park Cities in this week’s crime reports.
Nonprofits
Room to Grow Luncheon Benefits Dec My Room
More than $150,000 was raised for the organization dedicated to creating transformative, healing places for children and young adults in extended hospital stays.
Moms Are Stronger Together
For moms with children in school, May is basically December without the wrapping paper — AP exams, class parties, banquets, sports, graduations — it’s one long exhausting sprint to the finish line.
Plushie Project Prompts Connections
Horns the candy-loving dragon and Snoopy, a monster with big orange ears who rolls instead of walks, only used to exist on paper.
Scots Ground Eagles in Championship Game
Highland Park pulled away late for an 8-4 win over defending champion ESD on Sunday for the ninth title in program history.
Hockaday Extends Title Run in Lacrosse
The Daisies earned their record fifth consecutive state title on Sunday in Austin with a 20-8 win over The Woodlands.
Marcus Eliminates Rangers in Third Game
Jesuit Dallas rallied but fell short in a thrilling Game 3 on Saturday against Flower Mound Marcus, which ended the baseball season for the Rangers.
Sweet Treats for a Sweeter Cause Returned May 10
The little lemonade stand with lofty goals was back on May 10 at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road.
Longtime Director of Information Services Retires
University Park’s Director of Information Services Dale Harwell has retired after more than a decade of dedicated service to the city.
HPHS Dads Club Brightens Day With Burgers
The Highland Park High School Dads Club served up about 250 Goff’s burgers, chips, and drinks on April 25 during its spring staff appreciation lunch.
Scots Look to Defend Home Turf at State
Highland Park is not only the top seed at this weekend’s THSLL state tournament, but it will have a home-field advantage, too.
Sports and Entrepreneurship
Ed Chao introduced himself to Highland Park students in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Program as a “bootstrap entrepreneur.”
HP’s Muenker, Collard Set for Regionals
Highland Park’s top boys doubles tandem is heading to the Class 5A Region II tennis tournament.